Private family services will be held at a later date.
Sandra was born on June 3, 1950 to Harry and Frieda (Kurz) Anderson in Medford and was raised in Chelsea. She graduated from Rib Lake High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from UW-Eau Claire. She then taught in Waconia, MN. She married Larry Zimmerman on August 19, 1978 at Chelsea Lutheran Church. Together they lived in Westboro and had 1 son, Kurt. After Kurt reached school age, she became a teacher’s aide in the Rib Lake school district, until her retirement.
Sandra was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Medford Post 254, First Lutheran Church in Ogema, and a very active member of the Westboro Library. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, traveling, writing, spending time with Kurt, and lunches with her teacher friends.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Larry Zimmerman; son Kurt (Chelsea) Zimmerman of Oklahoma City, OK; granddaughter Georgia Zimmerman; sister, Marjorie (Colin) Kelly of London, ENG; brother Donald (Bea) Anderson of Kokomo, IN. She is further survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.
